Chattanooga is a “city in a park”, offering nearly 1200 acres of parks, trails and open space. We offer neighborhood walking paths and forested trails to signature waterfront parks, state of the art sports fields and courts, pools, and more. We are a city where residents, workers and visitors enjoy a variety of recreational opportunities within walking distance of their homes and businesses for all abilities. We are also a city that is creating a balance between urban development and nature with oportunites to explore on any street or backyard.
Scan below for an interactive map of our parks and facilities.
Offering large spaces for festivals, concerts, community events, and numersous recreation opportunities. These parks include Coolidge, Renaissance Park, Ross’s Landing, TN Riverpark, Miller Park, Warner Park and Montague Park Sculpture Fields.
Parks and Outdoors offers over 70+ community parks with a variety of ammenities from shade structures to grills and playgrounds to numerous fields, courts and more.
Exciting boardwalks along the South Chick Creek to a beautiful path along the TN River or a more strenuous hike on Stringers Ridge, our trails and greenways will connect you to nature and hundreds of miles throughout the region.
80+
36 39 3 Spray Parks
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Acres of Greenspace
11 Outdoor Fitness Zones
51 Pavilions
Playgrounds
5 Pools
3 AND SO MUCH MORE....
Outdoor Pickleball Facilities
1 Skate Park
70 Ballfields Park Stewardship Volunteer Program
3 Dog Parks
61 Tennis Courts
The 1894 Dentzel antique carousel provides a delightful old-fashioned experience with 52 hand carved animals, a calliope band organ, and ornate gold leaf benches. The carousel is also available for birthday parties and family reunions. For reservations and more information visit the Parks Reservations page at chattanooga.gov/parks
Monday thru Thursday 11:00 am to 7:00 pm
Friday 11:00 am to 8:00 pm
Saturday 10:00 am to 8:00 pm
Sunday 12:00 pm to 7:00 pm
General Admission: $1.00 for adults, free for riders under 2 with paid adult. The carousel can be reserved for birthday parties and events. The carousel ticket booth is cashless.
Sunday 12:00 pm to 7:00 pm $150 for 2 hours + $100 deposit. $75 each additional hour
Up to 50 complimentary tickets! Party room comes with tables, 35 chairs and holds up to 40 guest.
City of Chattanooga Parks offer a variety of settings for reservations:
Neighborhood parks and pavilions
Carousel Party Room
Indoor facilities
Outdoor event spaces
Reservations are first-come, first-serve. Review rental information and visit our online catalog and reservation system to book your space now by going to chattanooga.gov/parks/reservations
Rentals and events in downtown Riverparks (Coolidge, Chattanooga Green, Renaissance, Walnut Street Bridge, Martin Amphitheater and Miller Park) require staff review and approval. Requests must be submitted no less than 30 days in advance on the reservation site. Staff will review your request and contact you within five business days. Dates fill up fast, so please submit your request as soon as possible!
Events over 501 people must secure a license agreement. Depending on your event, route approval, insurance, and special permits may also be required. For more information on special event permits (including road closures, alcohol, and sound amplification), visit our reservation webpage.
Reservations for community parks must be made no less than 7 days in advance. You must submit full payment for deposit (if applicable) and associated rate at time of checkout.
Chattanooga Parks and Outdoors
200 River St
Chattanooga, TN 37405 (423) 643-7866
specialevents@chattanooga.gov
Chattanooga Parks and Outdoors is proud to offer a number of sports and outdoor activities for youth and adults of all ages and abilities. We also work closely with our community centers to offer programs throughtout the year.
Champions Club is partnering with the Tennessee Tennis Association to offer instruction to children for a small fee. This six week pilot program begins June 12 and is also offered at Warner Park and Brainerd. For more information please visit Champions Club Rally Cats Tennis webpage: https://rallycatstennis.com/champions-club/
Junior Team Tennis is an advancing league offered at Champions Club beginning June 8. Please call our professional staff at 423-870-3112 to help you enter a team or find a team to play on. Top local teams advance to the State Championship July 21 – 23 in Murfreesboro, TN.
Champions Club will host and instruct a tennis segment in the Free Youth Summer Camp – Every Kid Outdoors beginning June 19
Adaptive Tennis begins Wednesday May 17 at Champions Club. SPARC, Therapeutic Recreation and Champions Club instructional tennis staff will co-host this program.
Add Champions Club on your calendar July 1 – 4, the best male and female players in the nation gather at Champions to battle for a National Championship.
For all things tennis, call 423-870-3112 or visit chattanooga.gov/parks/recreation/tennis-courts
Warner Park, East Lake Community Center and other venues as needed
FREE Sign-ups thru May 28th (ages 3-12 and under may have cames starting sooner)
For individual players, teams and volunteer coaches, go to chattanoogarbi.com
FREE Sign-ups Thru May 28 (ages 13 thru 19)
Season starts May 30th, 2023
8 to 10 game regular season and double elimination tournament. Register at chattanoogarbi.com
FREE FOR AGES 5-19
Warner Park, Tyner Rec Complex and any other venues as needed.
Sign-ups thru May 28 (Ages 5 thru 19) Visit chattanoogarbi.com to sign up!
LEAGUE
FREE FOR 12U
Parks & Outdoors/Community Development Flag
Football League at East Chattanooga Community Center Ages 12U
Season starts June 13
Games on Tuesdays. 6 week regular season and single elimination end of season tournament. Register at chattanooga.gov/parks under the sports and recreation tab or stop by the East Chattanooga Community Center at 2409 Dodson Ave.
Summer Camp - 1102 South Watkins Street
June 12 - 30, July 10 -28, 7:30 am - 4:30 pm.
Registration will begin May 17th. Call Kim Battle at 423-643-6052 to register.
Every Kid Outdoors Camp introduces youth to the outdoors through daily adventures including fishing, canoeing, outdoor art, field trips and more.
This program fills up fast and we will not be able to accept registration till May 17th.
If you are interested in volunteering or as a partner. plese contact Kim Battle.
FREE FOR 12U
Parks & Outdoors/Community Development Kickball League at Warner Park. Ages 12U
Season starts June 13
Games on Tuesdays. 6 week regular season and single elimination end of season tournament. Register at chattanooga.gov/parks under the sports and recreation starting late May.
FREE FOR 12U
Parks & Outdoors/Community Development
Volleyball League
At Chris Ramsey Center. Ages 12U
Season starts June 15
Games on Thursdays-6 week regular season and single elimination end of season tournament
Register at Chris Ramsey Center at 1010 North Moore Rd or call Richard at 643-6055.
Champions Club is a championship level tennis facility that is FREE for walk ups or can be reserved for $2 per person, per hour befor 4pm or $3 per person after 4pm. The club is open 9am-9pm.
Champions Club is partnering with the Tennessee Tennis Association to offer entry level instruction for a small fee. This six week pilot program begins June 12 and is also offered at Warner Park. For more information please visit www.ustatn.com – Play
Monday through Thursday for the summer. Play others at your level in a relaxed atmosphere, the choice is yours, singles, doubles or mixed for a fee of $40. The deadline is June 4 for a June 12 start, please call our staff at 423-870-3112 for more.
Champions Club hosts an advancing Mixed Doubles league beginning July 8. Staff can assist you with entering a team or find a team to play on. After pool play, top local teams advance to the State Championship which Champions Club is proud to host August 25 – 27.
Registration: Now thru Monday, June 12th Season starts week of June 26th.
Games played at the Summit of Softball. $450 per team for a 12 game season, including a tournament, awards offical refs, score keeper and more.
Featuring Mens, Womesn, Co-ed, Church, Industrial and Open leauges. Grab your friends and come play at one of the best parks in the U.S.
Call Richard West at 423-643-6055 for more info or visit chattanooga.gov/parks under the sports tab.
All the rage and Chattanooga is proud to offer 3 outdoor pickleball courts!
5401 School Drive in Hixson, featuring 4 courts.
In partnership with HCDE. 4435 Browns Ferry Rd. Featuring 4 pickleball courts and 2 tennis.
Opening soon. Featuring 5 courts, including one ADA accescible court. This complex also offers new surface, seating, led lighting and ample parking.
Look for summer leagues, and Blacklight Pickleball this summer.
More information on our website at chattanooga. gov/parks under the sports and recreation tab or follow us on facebook, IG and twitter.
The City of Chattanooga also offers a number of indoor pickleball options at numerous community centers. Some centers may suspend pickleball in the summer due to summer camp.
visit https://chattanooga.gov/community-development.
EXERCISE
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3rd Street and Holtzclaw-Next to the Zoo.
Open: Monday - Friday 9am-1pm & 2pm-6pm For more information, please call 423-643-6600.
The facility is ADA accessible, FREE to the public and offers a variety of strength and cardiovascular machines, free weights, and exercise classes. Ages 13 - 17 require guardian supervision.
*Registration required where noted. All free.
Greenway Farm in Hixson. Enjoy a great workout in a beautiful park. A variety of exercises, stretching, and more. Mondays at 5pm outside the conference center. MUST register by calling 643-6600
Plogging!
What is plogging? It is jogging while picking up litter. Get in shape and help the with the enviroment! Park locations will vary. Fridays at 7am. Park locations will vary. For the park of the week, call 643-6600.
Join the fun, music and friendship as all fitness levels work towards goals with stretching to dance workouts and more. M, W, F, at 10:30am.
We also partner with the Eastgate Senior Center at East Gate Mall to offer classes. Please call (423) 855-9444 for additional information
Education and fitness training for beginners and seniors. Tues 3pm and Thurs at 9:30am.
High intensity workout for active duty to active lives. Nothing is off the table here! Tues/Thu 4-6pm.
Join Heather for weightlifting that helps build mind, body and soul. This class is for all skill levels. Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:30am.
All skill levels. Mondays at 5pm
Intermediate level yoga. Wednesdays at 5pm
*Some of the above listed classes may train outside during nice weather.*
Parks and Outdoors offers 11 outdoor fitness zones that can be used anytime of the day. These fitness zones offer a number of stretching and streghth training in the open air. Locations include:
Chris Ramsey Center Park
Carver Park
East Chattanooga Park
Eastdale Park
Shepherd Park
Warner Park
East Lake Center Park
South Chattanooga Park
St. Elmo Park
The Main Terrain beside the Chattanoogan Hotel.
Outdoor Chattanooga is a unique division of the City of Chattanooga’s Parks and Outdoors Department. Our role is to promote and facilitate outdoor recreation, education and stewardship of the region’s natural areas through a range of outdoor activities, exploration, and convening opportunities. Descriptions and more information about each program and event below can be found at www.outdoorchattanooga.com
ALL NEW for summer of 2023! Outdoor Chattanooga’s Learn to, Explore and Meet-Up series for all ages and interest.
To register for one of our fun programs or events, head to OutdoorChattanooga.com.
Registrations for all programs open 2 weeks in advance of the program date. All programs in partnership with the National Park Service open 10 days in advance.
Programs vary in age and skill requirements. Make sure to check for specific eligibility requirements for each program.
Program registration includes recreational and safety equipment for each participant.
Information about what to bring and what to wear are included in your reservation confirmation.
For more information, including detailed descriptions of our programs and events, head to OutdoorChattanooga.com
*Some explore programs require a fee. See online program descriptions for details.
Learn To programs teach introductory outdoor recreation and nature exploration skills in a safe and welcoming environment. These programs are designed for those that are brand new to the sport or activity or would like a refresher on the activity fundamentals and best practices. Outdoor Chattanooga provides all eqipment needed to help beginers learn.
Rapid Learning: Intro to Whitewater Kayaking: Every Wednesday, May 3rd-August 9th
Mountain Bike Level 1: Thursdays, May 11th and July 13th
Disc Golf: Thursdays, May 18th, June 22nd, July 20th, and August 17th
Street Cycling 101: Intro to Bike Commuting Thursday, May 18th
Canoe: Saturdays, June 3rd, June 24th, and July 22nd
Climb: Wednesdays, July 12th and Aug 2nd Sundays, May 14th and July 30th
Paddle Smart: Sundays, May 21st and June 25th Saturdays, June 10th and July 8th, Wednesdays, August 16th and 23rd.
Skateboard: Saturdays, May 13th and June 10th
Ride a Bike: Mondays, June 12th, July 10th and August 14th.
The Explorer Series encourages individuals and groups to gain a greater sense of place by exploring the stories, histories, and habitats within Chattanooga’s local and regional outdoor spaces. Many explorer programs feature the unique expertise of local community partners, like the National Park Service, state parks, Audubon Society, and more. Explorer programs are best for individuals that have familiarity with the outdoors and featured recreational activities.
Mountain to Town Bike Ride, A Gentle Downhill Adventure: Friday, May 12th and Sunday, August 6th
Kayak Tour, National Park Service presentation on Jacob Cummings and the Paddle to Freedom: Friday, May 20th
Bike the South Chickamauga Boardwalk: Sundays, May 21st and June 11th and July 23rd. Saturdays, August 5th and 19th
Birding by Bike on the Brainerd Levee: Saturday, June 3rd
Maclellan Island Weed Wrangle and Nature Tour by Kayak with the Chattanooga Audobon Society: Friday, June 2nd
Chickamauga Dam Kayak Tour: Fridays, June 9th, 16th, and August 11th
Downtown Kayak Tour: Friday, June 9th, June 23rd, June 30th, and August 11th
Forest Bathing: A nature walk with Intention: Saturday, June 10th and Tuesday, August 1st
Sale Creek Birding by Kayak: Friday, June 16th
Battle of Ringgold Gap Kayak Tour with National Park Service, Saturday, June 17th
Pedal and Paddle, A Bike to Kayak Adventure: Thursday, June 29th.
A Naturalist Family Field Trip: Saturday, July 8th and Monday, August 7th
South Chickamauga Creek Blueway Canoe
Adventure: Sundays, July 9th and August 20th
Hiwassee Wildlife Refuge Kayak Tour: Friday, July 14th, Saturday, July 29th and Tuesday, August 29th
Lookout Creek Kayak w/the National Park Service. A presentation on the Civil War and Native American History Saturday, July 15th
Nickajack Bat Cave Canoe: Tuesdays July 18th and August 15th. Saturday, August 5th and Sundays, July 30th and August 13th
River Kayak w/the Tennessee River Gorge Trust Thursday, July 20th
All About Moths: Tuesday, July 25th
Silver Adventures: Tuesdays, August 8th and August 22nd
Tennessee River Gorge Kayak Tour: Saturday, August 12th and Thursday, August 31st
Maclellan Island by Kayak with Chattanooga Audobon Society: Friday, August 18th
Sunset Kayak Tour: Friday, August 18th
Bike the Battlefield History Tour with the National Park Service: Saturday, August 19th
Blue Moon Kayak Tour: Wednesday, August 30th
For more information on the programs listed, times, cost and locations, scan the QR code below!
Meet-ups are designed as outdoor community builders. Whether you are new to town or long-term local, these programs encourage you to meet others who are adventuring and exploring just like you. Share stories and connect with other locals, community clubs, and retailers who can support you as your adventures grow.
Monday, June 26th
Powered by Two Feet: hiking, trail running, running clubs & more
Monday, August 28th
See What Floats: paddlers, river adventurers & more
Named for Philip Grymes, Outdoor
Chattanooga Director for over 12 years and Located at 200 River Street in Coolidge Park. Open to the public Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm. Phone: 423-643-6888
Stop by for information that can connect you to nature, trails, rivers and activities from all around the region. Plus keep up today with newsletters and more at outdoorchattanooga.com
The Therapeutic Recreation team of Chattanooga Parks and Outdoors Department seeks to provide leisure and recreation opportunities for citizens of all abilities. We serve both youth and adults with physical, cognitive, and/or emotional disabilities. Through our programs, education and advocacy, individuals can build confidence, improve physical and cognitive abilities, expand support and social networks; and enhance overall quality of life.
For individuals with disabilities and their family members who want to explore the beautiful trails in Chattanooga together each month! All trails are easy - moderate, and the group naturally splits up with a trail leader based on desired hiking speed.
WHERE: Hike locations will be determined ~2 weeks before the scheduled hike based off of weather/trail conditions. Be sure to sign up with Jessie so you can be in the loop!
CONTACT: Jessie at jmock@chattanooga.gov or call 423-643-6606.
This program is co-Sponsored by SPARC (Sports, Arts and Recreation of Chattanooga - a local chapter of DSUSA) and Outdoor Chattanooga
Our adaptive cycling program is or individuals with disabilities. Hand cycles and tandem bikes are available for individuals who have physical and visual disabilities. Three-wheeled bikes and additional bikes available too! In addition to this, Outdoor Chattanooga brings their bike fleet for additional support and traditional bikes are available to check out. Depending on the cycle needed, participants will have to be approved by the group that owns the cycle and fill out liability forms from the specific group you use a cycle from.
WHEN: 2nd and 4th Monday of the month through August. (Except 2nd Monday in August)
TIME: 6PM-dusk
WHERE: The Tennessee Riverpark at the Hubert Fry Center
COST: FREE!
CONTACT: Elaine at eadams@chattanooga.gov or 423.643.6607 OR Debbie at 423-488-8604.
An adaptive kayaking program for individuals with intellectual and/or physical disabilities. This program typically runs biweekly May-October. Equipment is limited so sign-up is mandatory!
WHEN: Every other Wednesday Starting May 24th
TIME: 5:30-7pm
WHERE: Locations TBD
CONTACT: Jessie at jmock@chattanooga.gov or 423-643-6091
This program is for Veterans with disabilities and active duty service members and their family members. Sessions are designed for all skill levels with no kayak experience necessary. All equipment and adaptations are provided however, equipment is limited so sign-up is mandatory!
WHEN:
This program typically runs biweekly at various locations around Chattanooga during the summer months. Schedule will be annouced on the Therapeutic Recreation Page on Facebook.
Sign up the Therapeutic Recreation newsletter by scanning the QR code:
Catalyst Sports is a non-profit organization based out of Atlanta whose mission is as follows: to give people with physical disabilities access to the life-changing impact of adventure within a supportive and inclusive community. www.gocatalystsports.org
WHO: Individuals with physical disabilities, ages 5 and up.
WHEN: The 3rd Tuesday of each month
TIME: 6-8pm
WHERE: High Point Climbing Gym (219 Broad Street)
COST: FREE!
CONTACT: Jessie at jmock@chattanooga.gov or 423-643-6091
During the summer months, Therapeutic Recreation offers “Chillin Like Villians” Adult social club, “T-Rec” teen programs, art classes and adaptive sports.
These programs are popular and are filled from the spring, however, occasionally spots do come open.
The best way to find out about opening spots, new programs and ways that the Therapeutic Recreation team can help connect you to the outdoors, sports and more is contact the Therapeutic Recreation office at 423-643-6606, or email eadams@chattanooga.gov.
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1105 McCallie Avenue (Next to the Zoo) 423-643-6630
$ 3 PER PERSON TO ENTER.
Saturday, May 27th-Sunday, August 13th
Open Monday-Friday 11:00am -5:00PM
Saturday and Sunday 12:30pm-5:00pm
*Last daily entry at 4:15pm. Pool/pad closes 4:45pm
Aug 13, 2023-Last day of full schedule
August 19th-20th and 26th-27th
Weekend hours only at Warner park 12:30pm-5pm
The Warner Park Pool spray park offers water features that squirt, spray, splash, rain, and sprinkle for hours of cool recreation activity. Warner Park Pool also offers a kiddie pool, new locker rooms, large deep end with inflatable obstacle course and more. Best summer fun around!
Warner Park Pool and Splash Pad is availabe for private party rentals and special events, as well as pavilion rentals, all summer long. Private party cost is $300 for two hours, which includes the entire pool and spray park and up to 25 swimmers. Coolers and cakes are allowed.
Single pavilions can be reserved for parties at $100 for 2 hours for up to 25 swimmers, plus use of the entire pool and spray park during regular pool hours. To reserve: warnerpoolrentals@chattanooga.gov.
We offer adults a chance to swim once the pool closes regular activities.
Jun 6, 2023 to Aug 10, 2023
Daily from 5:30-6:30pm. The cost is $3 per visit.
Summer swim lesson registration will begin on May 30th. Parks and Outdoors offers swim lessons for all ages at $35 per individual for 8 sessions.
Space is LIMITED. Registration will take place AT Warner Park Pool, Tuesday, May 30th, 5:30-6:30pm
We offer beginner, advanced beginner and youth stroke classes at Warner Park Pool.
Session 1: Jun 6, 2023 to June 28, 2023
Tuesday and Thursday 5:30-7:00pm
Session 2: Jul 5, 2023 to Aug 1, 2023
Tuesday and Thursday 5:30-7:00pm
Beginner Level teaches basic water safety and survival skills. The beginner class also introduces basic freestyle and backstroke. This class is recommended for children not yet comfortable in the water. Students learn personal water safety and achieve basic swimming competency.
Skills to be worked on are:
● Swim independently without a flotation device
● Blow bubbles through mouth and nose
● Submerge w/open eyes to retrieve object
● Introduction to the swim-float-swim sequence The minimum age requirement for our lessons is children ages 3 and older.
Advanced Beginner preschool or school age levels. The advanced lessons build on skills previously learned. To enroll, swimmers must swim independently, swim with their face in the water in a glide position on front, back float, and jump into the pool and return to the side.
● Stroke introduction
● Rhythmic breathing
● Personal safety skills
● Learning how to swim to safety and endurance
600 N Orchard Knob Ave.
Open Jun 6, 2023 -August 4, 2023
Open Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 12:30-3:30pm
INDOOR POOL
1151 West 40th
May 30, 2023 to September 1, 2023
Open swim 9am-12:30pm MWF
Free Water Fitness class Mon and Wed: 10am
Closed Saturday and Sunday.
Open Monday-Friday 9am-6pm.
1010 North Moore Road
May 30, 2023 to September 1, 2023
Open swim Tue, Thu, Fri 9am-12:30pm
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FREE MOVIES IN A PARK! GAMES, POPCORN START AT 6 MOVIES AT DUSK.
John A. Patten Park: 1302 Kelly’s Ferry Rd.
Saturday, May 13th
Featuring: Monster’s Inc.
East Lake Center Park: 3610 Dodds Ave.
Friday, May 19th
Featuring: Encanto
Miller Park: Dowtown
Friday, May 19th.
Featuring: Respect (PG-13) plus a musical tribute to Aretha Franklin by Jasmine LaShea at 7pm.
East Chattanooga Park: 2409 Dodson Ave.
Saturday, May 20th
Featuring: Finding Nemo
Washington Hills Park: 4628 Oakwood Dr.
Saturday, May 27th
Featuring: Strange World
Miller Park: Downtown
Saturday, August 5th
Featuring: Encanto (Spanish version) plus music games, and special performances.
Dive in Movies at Warner Park Pool
Saturdays in July at Dusk.
*Included with $3 admission to the pool
Mother’s Day Climb
Under the Walnut St. Bridge
Sunday, May 14th
Registration at outdoorchattanooga.com
National Bike to Work Day
Friday, May 19th. Bike in to work and enjoy a morning of supported rides, free gear, and free food. Park and Ride options available as well as free day passes for Bike Chattanooga.
More Information at outdoorchattanooga.com
Schools Out Festival!
South Chattanooga Community Center Park
Tuesday, June 6th. 3-7pm.
Celebrate school being out, but also with safety advice and more. Free.
Outdoor Family Fun Days
Canoe, archery, disc golf and more for families.
Sunday, June 18th and July 16th
Friday, August 4th
Free
More Information at outdoorchattanooga.com
Fireside Latin Event/Concert
East Lake Park
Saturday, June 10th. 7-10pm
Miller Park
July 15th. 7-10pm
Free
National Go-Fish Day
Sunday, June 18th
More Information at outdoorchattanooga.com
MORE MOVIES IN A PARK LIKELY!
Be sure to follow Chattanooga Parks and Outdoors on Faceboon/IG for updates.
Summer Breakin’
50th Anniversary of Hip Hop!
Miller Park
Saturday, June 24th.
Music, breakdancing, art wall and special showing of the movie “Breakin 2”. Free
Tuesday, July 18th. Various Locations. Much like Earth Day, Chattanooga Parks and Outdoors will host a series of events to give back to our great land we cherish. Follow our social media pages for more. This will be fantasic way for us to all volunteer and help one another in the community.
Celebrations for the community outside of Community Centers and select parks. These events celebrate the neighborboods and users of the centers. These celebrations feature games, inflatables, snacks and more.
With more to come this Fall!
Friday, August 25th - Saturday, August 26th
Ross’s Landing and Coolidge Park
Great way to cool down in the dog days of summer!
The Chatt Town Cool Down is our cities’ end-ofsummer riverside celebration. Join in or spectate as we showcase a wide range of outdoor adventure and action sports.
Paddle, bike, climb, skate, water games, disc golf, music and more! Daily activities include entry level to expert opportunities - there’s something for everyone.
Visit outdoorchattanooga.com for more information
Events and more can be found on Chattanooga Parks and Outdoors social media channels below:
Park Sparks, a series of park activations focusing on the often underutilized parks within neighboring communities.
The primary goal is to bring more neighbors together by engagement, good morale, and show each community that it doesn’t take much to come outside and enjoy time with one another in the simplest form and most common place, your local neighborhood park.
Members of the department’s Special Events team will be on hand with games, food, information and education from numerous City of Chattanooga departments and partners.
The public is encouraged to join each Park Spark for the celebrations, and share their own ideas to activate their local park through ongoing activities, programs or special events. Each event is free
Riverview Park Spark
Wednesday, May 10th
10am - 1pm
Heritage Park Spark
Friday, May 12th
Heritage Park
Glenwood Park Spark
Thursday, May 18th 12pm - 3pm
Shepherd Park Spark
Saturday, July 22nd 12:30pm - 3pm
Avondale Park Silver Spark
Tuesday, August 8th 11am - 1:30pm
Tacoa Park Spark
Saturday, Septermer 9th 4pm - 7pm
Located just off I-75, minutes from Hamilton Place Mall, this course is popular with locals and tourists alike. It features a challenging 18-hole course and a new driving range. The newly constructed clubhouse provides a full-service snack bar and pro shop. Tee times are available up to 5 days in advance.
18 holes
Driving Range
Pro Shop
Snack Bar
Tee Times 7 Days a Week
MORE INFO:
406 Brown Road
(423) 855-2680
Manager: Wayne Orr.
Email: worr@chattanooga.gov
As one of the city’s oldest, this course was designed by architect, Donald Ross, and features lots of rolling acreage and mature trees. The course has a full-service pro shop and snack bar and leagues and lessons are readily available for all ages and abilities. A full-service snack bar and pro shop are located in the renovated turn of the century clubhouse.Tee times are available up to 5 days in advance.
18 holes
Pro Shop
Snack Bar
Tee Times 7 Days a Week
MORE INFO:
5203 Old Mission Road (423) 855-2692
Manager: Edwin Prichard
Email: eprichard@chattanooga.gov
The City of Chattanooga has two types of passes available at Brainerd Golf Course and Brown Acres Golf Course.
Passes are sold in June and July. They are valid for 12 months. *First time buyers may purchase in month prior and begin using at the time of purchase. Passes are not pro-rated and are non-transferable. City residents are entitled to a 15% discount on all passes.
This golf pass entitles the holder to half-price green fees and half-price cart fees. The pass may be used at Brainerd of Brown Acres, Monday through Friday only, excluding holidays. The pass is $500.00. Everyone pays the same initial cost. Golfers will realize their discount when they pay half of the appropriate fee at the pro shop counter.
Anyone who plays, or wants to play, Brainerd and Brown Acres Monday through Friday, rents a cart, and plays more than 40 times in a year can enjoy the savings. The more the pass holder plays, the more he or she saves. This pass is perfect for the golfer that enjoys playing the majority of his or her rounds during the week when the courses are less crowded.
This pass entitles the holder to free green fees anytime, 7 days a week. They are course specific but can be upgraded to include both courses.
Learn more at: chattanooga.gov/parks/public-golf-courses
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Volunteers are a valuable asset to the Parks and Outdoors Department - providing time, talent, and resources to help ensure the health and accessibility of the park system and recreation programs of all kinds. Volunteers also have the opportunity to help mentor, educate and expand our reach.
Volunteer tasks include:
Park Clean-ups
Landscaping
Youth team coaches
Outdoor Adventure Recreation Volunteers
Action Sports Volunteers
Trail Angels (monitoring the needs of our trails)
Plogging
Outreach and Event Volunteers
Recreation Ambassadors
Volunteers are needed nearly every day to support our parks and programs. Email us at DPOINFO@chattanooga.gov and we can work with you on opportunities that meet your schedule and interests.
Our Therapeuitc Recreation division provides opportunities to all abilities to participate in a number of activites from sports, outdoor adventure, arts and more. Volunteer opportunities are always available to help bring these programs to life. Call Elaine Adams at 423-643-6607
National Bike to Work Day
Friday, May 19th
Hello St. Elmo
Saturday, June 17th
National Go Fishing Day
Sunday, June 18th
Chatt Town Cool Down
Friday. August 25th and Saturday August 26th
South Chattanooga Park Clean-up
Thursday, May 11th: 3-6pm
National Trails Day at Stringer’s Ridge
Sunday, June 4th
Corporate Clean-up day! South Chick
Thursday, June 8th
July: Park and Recreation Month. Look for several clean-ups in the area-More information to come!
Nelson Mandella Day. Clean-up, tree education, vegatable planting and more.
Tuesday, July 18th
National Public Lands Day. Park clean-ups and projects. Saturday, September 23rd.
If you would like to host a clean-up at a park or for more information on times, events and how to sign up, scan the code with your smart phone or visit chattanooga.gov/parks/volunteer.
WILDLIFE HIKING
Chattanooga values public art, employing it to help transform its downtown and neighborhoods, bring people together, and celebrate its spirit of creativity. Thanks to the leadership of several forward-thinking mayors, community leaders, and design professionals, Chattanooga has reinvented itself as one of the country’s most livable mid-sized cities.
Outdoor sculpture displays abound including the Bluff View Art District’s River Gallery Sculpture Garden, the Hunter Museum’s outdoor sculpture collection, Sculpture Fields, and the Chattanooga Sculpture Biennial, which attract visitors from around the world. Since the early 1990s, the City, in partnership with the private sector, has completed more than 100 permanent and temporary outdoor public art projects.
More: visit www.publicartchattanooga.com.
Join us as we celebrate our newest public art installation “Dreamy” with games, entertainment giveawys and free food while supplies last.
“Dreamy” will feature swan-like seating inspired by the duck pond at East Lake Park. The celebration will start at 4:30pm till 7pm. The public is invited.
Look for more classes, partnerships and events full of art and creativity to come.
In the meantime, scan below to check out the well over 100 art installations throughout Chattanooga!
